Advocates of electric bikes say they have space advantages over cars, as well as batteries that can be removed and charged indoors. Like their larger electric counterparts, range varies from around 30 miles to 100 miles for more advances models.

However, the eMCI says the electric motorbike is "noticeable only by its absence or at best token mention" in government policy, and wants similar recognition of its benefits as its four-wheeled cousin enjoys.